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Three hens found boxed and abandoned in the Cobaw Ranges have been given a second chance at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary in Lancefield. Kelly, Isobel and Stacy discovered the hens abandoned in the forest. Full story, page 6.

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The Lancefield and District Farmers Market has been rescued by a passionate group of locals and will go ahead this Saturday at a new location: the Romsey Community Sports Oval.

The market, usually held along Lancefield's village green, has operated at Lancefield Park for the past few months to allow for greater social distancing, but growing public concern over potential coronavirus transmission led to the July date being cancelled.

Enter the newly formed 'Friends of Lancefield Farmers Market', who rallied to find a new location.

"The Friends of the Farmers Market and Lancefield Neighbourhood House are extremely grateful to the organisations that have supported the efforts to find an eastern corridor location for the market to run this month," group spokesperson Christiana Plitzco said.

"These include Romsey Region Business and Tourism Association and the Romsey Neighbourhood House."

Spokesperson for RRBATA Jenny Stillman said the association had always been very supportive of the Lancefield market as an economic development and visitor economy asset.

"Finding a temporary location for the market allows Romsey and Lancefield to continue the support of our local producers and their capacity to deliver their wonderful produce to the community," Ms Stillman said.

Lancefield Neighbourhood House coordinator Vivien Philpotts said market organisers looked at several options for locations able to host the market before a Macedon Ranges Shire Council officer came up with the suggestion of the Romsey oval.

"The Romsey oval was the only location that we could get approved with just one week's notice," Ms Philpotts said.

"Permission to use the space was granted on the understanding that we follow all Victorian Government and Victorian Farmers Market Association guidelines and protocols for holding a food market."

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A thank you from the mayor Hello my name is Christine Henderson, mayor of Mount Alexander Shire, and I want to say thank you for helping to keep our community safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Thank you to everyone for wearing a mask, and thanks to our local mask makers. It's great to see the diversity of patterns and styles out in the streets.

A hearty thank you to our local shop assistants. Whether we're buying food supplies or a coffee, a tin of paint, or dropping in the lawnmower to be fixed, we recognise and thank the people who put themselves in front of the public hour after hour, day after day.

We remember to use hand sanitiser at the shop entrance, to keep our 1.5 metres distance from the person serving us, and from each other, wherever we can.

Some of us exercise with others in our household, others exercise alone or with a friend.

Some of us are comfortable being at home, perhaps working online. Others face a daily challenge of juggling child-minding or school work supervision and online work.

Some of us are lonely, missing our social life, human contact. None of us expected this when we wished each other Happy New Year eight months ago.

It's important to remember that by staying apart we are playing a vital part in preventing the spread of the virus. It's the most important job we all have to do at the moment.

And there is help available for those of us who need it.

To help and connect our community at this time, council has a created a dedicated

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COVID-19 support number and email, as well as a virtual emergency relief centre.

The service can provide local advice on things like where to get tested, and how to access food relief, financial assistance and mental health support, as well as referral to other help services.

For local information and support regarding COVID-19, call 1800 512 446 between 8.30am and 5pm (Mon-Fri) or email covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov. au.

Visit www.connectmountalexander. com.au to find information on local statistics, support services, frequently asked questions and an online help form.

For the latest health information on coronavirus visit www.dhhs.vic.gov. au/coronavirus or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. For the latest restrictions visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS. To stay up-to-date on changes to council services visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/coronavirus.

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In view of Stage 3 restrictions until at least mid-September, the much-loved scarecrow competition will take place after lockdown finishes.

Festival secretary Marg Dearricott said there would be an opportunity for people to plan and begin making scarecrows and send photos of their 'ISO-crows' to the festival in preparation for the competition after the COVID-19 restrictions finished.

"We can display them on our facebook pages as they arrive so that those people who would normally drive around to find them, can see them by searching there in anticipation of the competition taking place," Ms Dearricott said.

"We will not be able to have a workshop this year, but we have confidence that people can use their imagination in fashioning what are usually their solitary creations.

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"Different planning topics will be discussed within small groups each day and our project team will be available to answer questions. We will also be providing guidance on the formal submission process."

Macedon Ranges Council encourages residents to become involved in Gisborne Futures through a series webinars that will be held this week: Structure Plan: Tuesday August 18, 1pm and 7pm Urban Design Framework: Wednesday August 19, 1pm and 7pm Neighbourhood Character Study: Thursday August 20, 1pm and 7pm.

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Ms Philpotts said there had been tremendous support for the market to be run in Romsey.

"It's quite exciting to hold the market in another location temporarily until a time when the lifting of pandemic restrictions means that sport can return to the recreation reserves and the market can return to its original location," she said.

The market is deemed an essential food service and will operate under strict adherence to all state government, council and VFMA safety and hygiene guidelines. People from Stage 4 restricted zones are not permitted to attend.

Organisers remind shoppers that during the pandemic the market is not a social event and to limit shopping to one person per household.

"We ask people to be safe, stay distant, wear masks, shop for provisions

from our local farmers, and go home," Ms Plitzco said.

"Above all, be respectful of the need to follow safety guidelines - there will be extra volunteers on hand to help make this happen."

The market will occur on the usual time from 9am-1pm, Saturday August 22, at Romsey Oval. Enter via Park Lane and follow all signage.

People can visit the Farmers Market and Friends Facebook pages or the news page of Lancefield.org.au for latest updates on guidelines before visiting the market.

The Malmsbury Farmers Market on Sunday was held at the Malmsbury Cricket Ground to allow for greater social distancing while the Riddells Creek Farmers Market on Saturday got plenty of police attention with registration checks and fines.

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Some residents have voiced frustration that the project has been released for community feedback during a pandemic when people are distracted.

But council's director of planning and environment Angela Hughes said like many other of the council's core responsibilities, long-term township planning must continue, despite recent disruptions in the community due to COVID-19.

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"If interested people want to have their say how local housing, transports, shops, parks, landscapes and infrastructure will look into the future, they should participate now," Ms Hughes said.

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Opponents to Gisborne Business Park's expansion fear their voices have fallen on deaf ears as the proposal lives on in Macedon Ranges Council's draft Gisborne Futures project.

More than 300 residents petitioned council last year to scrap the plan that seeks to expand industrial and commercial activity to Saunders Road by rezoning Rural Living land.

The plan aims to lay groundwork for a 'future employment expansion' south and east of the existing Gisborne Business Park but would completely change one of the town's main entry points.

Gisborne resident Linda Amarant said the business park expansion went against community aspirations to preserve the town's semi-rural character.

"I just don't understand why the council has not listened to its residents and is once again pushing the idea of bringing the business park right down onto Saunders Road," she said.

"Where is our semi-rural character going?

The new proposal is pretty much unchanged from the one that the council put forward last year."

The proposal sought to rezone land for retail, warehouse and bulky goods retailing along Saunders Road. Investigation into the expansion was suggested in the 2009 Gisborne Outline Development Plan, which many believe is now outdated.

Councillors voted in December to further consider the Gisborne Business Park Development Plan in the Gisborne Futures project as work on the document continued.

Gisborne Futures aims to create a blueprint for the town over the next 30 years to prepare for the town's changing needs as the population grows.

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Read a thank you message from our Mayor Christine Henderson on page two of this week’s Midland Express.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Regional Victoria is in Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions. Under these restrictions there are only four reasons to leave home. They are shopping for food and essential items, care and caregiving, daily exercise, and work/study - if you can’t do it from home. No visitors are allowed at your home. You are only allowed to gather in public with one person from outside your household.

With a number of active cases in our community we encourage everyone to take extra care.

Follow the Stay at Home directions, maintain hand hygiene and physical distancing. It is now compulsory to wear a face covering when you leave home (exemptions apply).

Please be kind and don’t forget to check on family, friends and neighbours. Find more information at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call the DHHS coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.

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Please stay home if you are unwell and get tested if you have any symptoms of coronavirus, no matter how mild. Symptoms may include fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose and loss of sense of smell or taste.

Make an appointment with your local GP or go to a nearby testing centre in Bendigo, Kyneton or Maryborough. If you have symptoms, please return home immediately and self-isolate until you receive your test results.

A worker support payment is available for Victorian workers who have been instructed to self-isolate or quarantine at home because they are either diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) or are a close contact of a confirmed case. Visit www.connectmountalexander.com.au for more information on local testing sites.

Council services update

Council staff continue to deliver many services.

A summary of key service changes due to COVID-19 restrictions is below.

Customer and Visitor Services – The Customer Service Centre and Visitor Information Centres are closed to the public. Contact us by phone, email or lodge a customer service request via our website. For advice from technical teams such as planning, building, public and environmental health or local laws contact us

Civic Centre Cnr Lyttleton and Lloyd Sts P.O. Box 185 Castlemaine VIC 3450

to arrange a time to speak with a staff member over the phone. Call 5471 1700 or email info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Waste services – Bin collection is running as usual. Please delay non-essential visits to waste facilities in Castlemaine and Maldon.

Staff are unable to assist with heavy items due to physical distancing requirements. Paddy’s Market is open with restrictions in place.

Playgrounds and community facilities – Parks and reserves remain open for exercise within public gathering rules. Public playgrounds, skate parks, BMX parks, council venues and community halls are closed. Public toilets are open with strict cleaning procedures in place.

Aged Care Services – Council is working hard to support the most vulnerable members of our community. We are continuing to deliver essential services based on advice from health authorities, and will share any updates with clients, carers and families.

Maternal and Child Health Services – Key age visits and immunisations are taking place through adapted face-to-face consultations.

Speak to one of our nurses on 5472 1364 before visiting the centre. The 24-hour Victorian Government Maternal and Child Health Line is also available for advice on 13 22 29.

COVID-19 support

To help and connect our community at this time we have created a dedicated COVID-19 support number, email and virtual emergency relief centre. For local assistance, information or a referral to a local community organisation or service call us on 1800 512 446 between 8.30am and 5.00pm (Monday to Friday), email us at covid19@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or visit www.connectmountalexander.com.au.

If you are finding the current situation difficult and want to talk to a counsellor, call the friendly staff at CHIRP Community Health on 5479 1000 between 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9.00am to 4.30pm (Friday).

The COVID Connect service run by the Australian Red Cross also has volunteers that are happy to call you for a friendly chat to help keep you connected. To register for a call, ring 1800 733 276 or visit www.redcross.org.au.

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Council elections are being held this October.

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducts elections on behalf of all Victorian councils. Elections will be conducted by post – a safe and secret method of voting. Make sure your enrolment details are up-to-date by 4.00pm on Friday 28 August so you can vote – don’t risk a fine! For detailed and up-to-date information about how to enrol, vote, become a candidate, and more, call the VEC on 131 832 or visit www.vec.vic.gov.au/enrolment.

Employment opportunities Project Officer – Community Transport – part time, fixed term until March 2021.

Closes at 9.00am on Thursday 20 August.

Municipal Building Surveyor (3 Councils) – full time, fixed term – 3 years.

Closes at 9.00am on Monday 24 August.

Support and Development Officer – full time, ongoing Closes at 9.00am on Monday 31 August.

For more information or to apply visit our website.

Special Meeting of Council

A Special Meeting of Council will be held from 6.30pm on Tuesday 1 September 2020.

The purpose of the meeting is for Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020, to consider the adoption of the following items: Schedule 5 Council to Chief Executive Officer Instrument of Delegation; Schedule 6 Council to Staff Instrument of Delegation; Community Assets Committee Instrument of Delegations; Governance Rules (including the Election Period Policy); Public Transparency Policy; and Council Expenses Policy.

The meeting will be broadcast live to YouTube.

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Council meetings

The next Council Meeting will be held from 6.30pm on Tuesday 18 August. It includes consideration of the 2020/2021 Budget.

To raise a question at the Council Meeting write to the Governance Team, Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450 VIC, or email governance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au by 12noon on the day of the meeting. Council meetings are live streamed via YouTube.

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Vulnerable community members can access free face masks as part of a Victorian Government initiative. Eligible people includes those who are actively managing chronic conditions, living with a disability, experiencing family violence, mental health problems or drug and alcohol issues, or living in public housing, crisis accommodation or are homeless. Aboriginal people and refugee and asylum seekers can also access free masks.

Pick up a mask from CHIRP Community Health or register for a free mask by contacting Council’s COVID-19 support service on 1800 512 446. Masks are available for purchase at local pharmacies, hardware and discount stores.

You can also use scarves or bandanas as face covering, or make your own cloth mask.

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‘Coldie’ hits at Woodend

when strong winds of various directions are drawn upwards into a storm. Occasionally weak tornados can form in cumulus clouds without the presence of a storm.

Known as a 'coldie' - a cold season tornado - these events are usually caused by cold fronts sweeping up from the Southern Ocean.

They consist of rotating columns of air that move across the ground at 50-80km/h, with typical damage paths being anything from less than a kilometre to several kilometres long and very narrow.

Unlike the tornadoes of the United States, which can exist for hours, travel hundreds of kilometres and occur mostly during the warmer months, coldies form and collapse in the space of about 10-30 minutes.

In Victoria coldies generally occur once or twice a year, but it is rare that they move through A “weak tornado” ripped through a farm at Woodend last Thursday afternoon. (Right) Trees and haypopulated areas-many go unnobales in the aftermath. Photos: Braemar College principal Russell Deer ticed in non-populated areas.

A "weak tornado" ripped through a farm at Woodend last Thursday afternoon.

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The tornado was short lived and only affected a small area, but it tore through hay bales, throwing them into the air and leaving a small trail of damage in its wake.

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Victoria recorded a further 279 new cases of coronavirus and 16 deaths as of Sunday.

Eighty-seven cases have now been linked to Japara Goonawarra Aged Care Facility at Sunbury.

The Department of Health and Human Services is also investigating potential cases linked to Warrina Aged Care in New Gisborne.

Thirty cases have now been linked with Hazeldene's Chicken Farm in Bendigo.

At the time of going to press Macedon Ranges had 32 active cases, Mount Alexander 2, Greater Bendigo 49 and Mitchell Shire 33.

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Three hens found boxed and abandoned in the Cobaw Ranges have been given a second chance at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary in Lancefield.

Local residents examined the suspicious box to discover the ISA brown hens inside while out for a walk with their dogs.

They were determined to bring the hens to safety. A fourth hen was found dead nearby.

"Finding the hens there was one of the last things I expected," said Kelly, one of the rescuers. "Despite all they had been through, they were just so trusting and curious, and just a tad confused."

Kelly's young daughter Isabelle was also part of the rescue team, readily taking to the hens and remarking how friendly they were.

Stacy, a Lancefield local, was the third

member of the rescue contingent and along with Kelly works at nearby animal sanctuary Edgar's Mission where the hens were taken into care.

Given a thorough health check by sanctuary founder and director Pam Ahern, the hen's only ailment was a case of scaly mite, which is already responding to medication.

They were then treated to some muchwelcomed pellets and mash and aptly named after their rescuers; Kelly, Isobel and Stacy.

"It truly does beggar belief and is beyond heartbreaking to know that someone has deliberately driven into the forest and dumped these beautiful birds," Pam said.

"Especially so because in this day and age there are just so many other options that do not involve such wanton cruelty."

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had been dumped due to a decline in egg production because of their age.

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"However, as a result of this their little bodies wear out, and their egg production and quality declines long before their will to live does. Yet despite all of this they still make the most amazing little companion animals and can go on to live for several more happy years."

Ms Ahern said animal cruelty was unacceptable and advised anyone who witnessed an act of animal cruelty, including neglect or abandonment, to contact the RSPCA Inspectorate team, the police and local government authorities.

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Mount Alexander Shire Council will replace two old bridges on Campbells Creek-Fryers Road, with works due to begin later this year.

The two bridges are located just north and south of Hawkins Road near Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve. More than 800 vehicles use this road each day and both bridges have 20-tonne load limits.

The new bridges will reduce the risk of flooding by allowing a greater flow of water underneath. Rock beaching will be added along the waterways to reduce erosion. The lifespan of the new bridges is expected to be 80 to 100 years.

Council will remove the 20 tonne load limit once the bridges are constructed.

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Circus aims to bring a smile The creators behind the inaugural Castlemaine Circus Festival are watching COVID-19 developments closely and continuing to plan their highly anticipated event.

Campbells Creek couple and international circus performers Caz Walsh and Mason West said their November show would definitely go ahead either way.

Caz said they had been working closely with Mount Alexander Shire Council in recent months to plan for all contingencies.

"Council officers have been wonderful and had lots of valuable suggestions about potential ideas, such as limiting crowds and innovative ways of enabling social distancing," she said.

"One suggestion is to set aside plans to utilise our circus tent 'The May Wirth' and have an open air event using our outdoor aerial rig at the Western Reserve, where we could place mats around the ground and family groups could enjoy the show while safely social distancing."

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festival even if restrictions stay the same.

Caz has also been successful in obtaining funding from the Regional Arts Fund through Regional Arts Victoria's Recovery Boost - Relief Grants, for the creation of a show that will be live-streamed and have its premiere at the festival.

"We are also thrilled to announce that we have secured talented Melbourne troupe Rouge - Circus for Grown Ups as our headline act for the four-day festival," Caz said.

Rouge were the winners of Best Circus at this year's 2020 Adelaide Fringe and will visit Castlemaine after a sell-out season in the UK last year.

"We also plan to feature contemporary circus, family-friendly entertainment, a mind-boggling sideshow for the daring and inspiring youth circus," Caz said.

"We aim to bring people some happiness so that for a short time they can forget about what a really crappy year it's been.

"As we are planning it all ourselves we can move the event back a couple of weeks if need be, or we can go online, but either way the show will go on!"

Castlemaine Circus Festival launched its new-look website last week and locals can jump online and register their interest at ccfestival.com.au "It would be wonderful to be able to gauge how many people are keen to come along so we can work on a suitable plan," Caz said.

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The Pull of the Stars - Emma Donoghue 2020, fiction, 304 pages In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease in 1918, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new flu are quarantined together. Into Julia’s regimented world step two outsiders: Doctor Kathleen Lynn, a rumoured rebel on the run from police, and a young volunteer helper named Bridie Sweeney. In the darkness and intensity these women change each other’s lives in unexpected ways. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic but also shepherd new life into a fearful world.

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2018, fiction, 388 pages On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter bequeathing her a substantial inheritance.

She realises very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person - but also that the skills she’s honed as a tarot card reader might help her claim the money. Soon, she finds herself at the funeral of the deceased...where it dawns on her that there is something very, very wrong about this strange situation and the inheritance at the centre of it.

Something haunting ...

Behind Her Eyes - Sarah Pinborough 2017, fiction, 384 pages When Louise arrives at work on Monday, she meets her new boss, David. The man from the bar. The very married man from the bar who says the kiss they shared was a terrible mistake and yet still cannot keep his eyes off her. And then Louise meets Adele, who is new town and in need of a friend but also happens to be married to David. But that’s just the beginning of this tangled mess Louise finds herself at the centre of. Stay away from ending spoilers - this is one finale you’ll never suspect!

The Shark Net - Robert Drewe 2006, memoir, 358 pages Aged six, Robert Drewe moved with his family from Melbourne to Perth, the world’s most isolated city - and proud of it. This sun-baked coast was innocently proud, too, of its tranquillity and friendliness. Then a man he knew murdered a boy he also knew and eight other strangers at random. In the middle-class suburbs that were the killer’s main stalking grounds, the mysterious murders created widespread anxiety and instant local myth. It weighed heavily on Drewe for three decades. It is in these pages that he tries to make sense of it all.

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GemLife Woodend is seeking to extend its over 50s lifestyle resort with an additional 19 homes to the west. current density that we see in the current streets that we live in.

These places are tiny…This is the kind of lifestyle that we moved up here to avoid," he said.

Macedon Ranges Council approved a 27-dwelling add-on to the original 199-dwelling permit in May last year.

GemLife's present facility includes 69 occupied homes with an $11 million clubhouse and facilities expected to open late October.

GemLife director and CEO Adrian Puljich said the Macedon Ranges was in desperate need of affordable living for over 50s and that GemLife had largely been well received by the community.

He said there were buffers around areas of high-importance vegetation, measures had been put in place to calm traffic on site and position of facilities were intentional to minimise impact to neighbours.

"GemLife is not here to fight with its neighbours if there are issues we need to address. We are part of the community," he said.

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GemLife Woodend is seeking to extend its over 50s lifestyle resort with an additional 19 homes to the west, which one objector fears may impact neighbourhood character and amenity.

The 9720m² extension would take in abutting land at 29-33 Sullivans Road resulting in an overall development of 245 dwellings, a manager's residence and recreation facilities.

The proposal is an amendment to an existing application that also seeks minor changes to the layout including tennis court and RV compound, extension of the private road network and removal of native vegetation.

But direct neighbour Nathan Cole argued the proposal no longer resembled the original plan and flew in the face of long-held environmental values of the community and Macedon Ranges Council.

The sole objector to the plan, Mr Cole raised concern about the proposal's increased vehicular noise and volume, car and RV parking, septic, light spill, bushfire risk, impact on telecommunications infrastructure and lack of detail.

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‘Pay it forward’ balloons bring joy Birthday parties may be out during the pandemic but one recurrent house guest has likely attended more celebrations in the Macedon Ranges than anyone at this time.

A cheerful balloon garland has made its way to about seven children's 'iso' birthdays and shows little sign of feeling flat as families continue to pass on the joy.

Residents have shared the garland's travels on social media as they seek new families with pending celebrations to brighten in order to 'pay it forward'.

Tylden's Laine Shuffell unwittingly launched the garland's social media fame after seeking a second home for the balloons that had brought joy to son

Cooper for his third birthday on July 17.

"We posted on our local Tylden Facebook page, thinking I did not know how it would be transported and that maybe no one would want it anyway.

That's not what happened at all," Laine said.

The garland has since travelled to Woodend and Gisborne and back to Woodend and has gained quite a following on social media with people excited to take the booking.

Laine said she was happy to see the balloons brightening birthdays for those who could not celebrate with friends and family. It's the very reason she made the initial purchase.

"We wanted to make Cooper's birth-

day as special as we could. Our friends and family had gone into the second round of lockdowns and his party had been cancelled," Laine said.

"The balloon garland being so simple helped brighten our home and brought a smile to my son's face.

"I'm really loving watching new posts and the garland being passed on to brighten other celebrations. People are trying to book it for different dates and trying to work it out so everyone can have it. It almost needs its own admin assistance!"

Initially unprepared for the garland's adventure, Laine said she had since Cooper Allaway celebrated his third birthday in started a social media thread to keep style and the balloon garland that helped bring joy track of its journey. has now done the same for many others.

Maternity comeback a step closer

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The efforts to resume Maternity Services at Castlemaine Health have moved a step closer with the recent announcement that the hospital has made three key appointments to lead the implementation of the review findings.

Sarah Watts has been appointed to the clinical lead - midwifery role, which was created during the review process to oversee implementation of the review recommendations. She will ensure the service is operating in line with the appropriate quality and safety standards.

Fiona Faulks, a lecturer in nursing and midwifery at La Trobe Rural Health School, has been appointed project consultant to support planning, decisionmaking and project management.

Well respected and long-time Castlemaine Health obstetrician Dr Veronica Moule has been appointed medical lead GP obstetrician.

CEO Ian Fisher said the trio would be the key to leading the recommendations across six key areas.

"We have an incredible group of talented and dedicated midwifes, fantastic local GP obstetricians and now very experienced maternity specialists now on board. This is a really exciting opportunity to set new standards in the provision of maternity care for a small rural maternity service," he said.

Membership of the volunteer Maternity Services Consumer Committee has also been finalised.

"We had some incredibly talented and experienced people put their hands up and I'm sorry that we weren't able to take all of them on board. Thank you to everyone who applied. I can assure everyone that there will be further opportunities to be part of this work," Mr Fisher said.

Progress on the recommendations is now well underway and a detailed process of engagement with the community will develop the new model of care.

Local advocacy group Support Birthing at Castlemaine Health, which has been leading the push for local services to resume, welcomed the key appointments and the finalisation of the Consumer Committee.

SBACH's Arabella Davison said they were very pleased to see some progress towards the return of the service.

"We hope these key players can work towards resuming care for local women and their families as soon as possible," Ms Davison said.

"And we hope that the new model will continue to have a strong focus on the 'women-centred' care for which the service has become renowned," she said.

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Peter and Lilian Skilbeck enjoying some of their new 2000-plus bulbs, that Peter planted earlier this year, at Plaistow Homestead near Newstead.

Longtime Newstead locals Peter and Lilian Skillbeck have more than 2000 excellent reasons to look on the bright side of life.

Earlier this year, around the time news of COVID-19 was starting to really hit home hard, Peter decided it would be a great idea to purchase a couple of thousand daffodil bulbs.

"The Kyneton Daffodil Festival has bulbs for sale each year," says Peter who together with Lil enjoys the beautiful garden surrounds of their historic Plaistow homestead at Joyces Creek, just out of Newstead.

"This year I suggested that if they had any left over we might be able to help them out with a bulk purchase. Off the top of my head I said 2000. Then I told Lil," chuckles Peter.

"Then he had to plant them," counters Lil. Indeed he did.

"There's actually 2150 bulbs," details Peter.

They include talls, mediums, dwarfs, various jonquils and plenty of classic king alfred trumpet types, plus quite a few rarer narcissus varieties sourced from a speciality plant nursery as well.

"It was a little bit daunting to think of for a while," Peter recounts of the selfimposed planting task.

"I left the bulbs sitting in their boxes for a while waiting for the energy to plant them to arrive."

Eventually it must have because by

May, Peter says, they were all in the ground waiting for the first whispers of spring.

"In the end it was pretty straightforward," he says.

Most of them went into a specially prepared new area he's created at Plaistow, incorporating water features and the sort of ornamental crab apple bushes that are so highly prized by gardeners for their spring flourish.

While the crab apples are still dormant, the daffs have already started coming to the party, putting on a splash of gold with the power to dispense a mood-lift on even the bleakest day during a global pandemic.

With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting the current chill to continue, along with a high likelihood of rain for the area, for much of this week, the "big splashes of colour" are likely to be particularly welcome over the next few days.

"They look good," Peter says of his gardening rewards.

"My tip is put a label in the ground where you plant them so you don't dig 'em up when you're planting something else."

The Skilbecks are well known for opening up their homestead and garden each year to host an Australia's Biggest Morning tea event.

And while COVID-19 has placed these sorts of gatherings on hold for now, Lil and Peter say there's a pretty good chance they'll get to share their new plantings with the wider community further down the track.

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Legend status: Marnie’s Bloody Long Virtual Walk has included peaceful tracks around the Macedon Ranges including Mount Macedon, Camel’s Hump and Zig Zag Track.

Woodend's Marnie Thorsen is a 'bloody legend' in the eyes of the Mito Foundation.

She has been named in the top 30 individual achievers for the Bloody Long Virtual Walk after raising more than $1700 for Australians living with mitochondrial disease.

The event challenged participants to walk or run 35km during August 1-10 to raise funds and awareness for the debilitating genetic disorder that affects one in 5000 people.

The disease robs the body's cells of energy, causing multiple organ dysfunction or failure. There is no cure and few effective treatments but the walk aims to help change that.

Rising to the task is of particular note for Marnie, 25, who has her own mental and physical challenges.

She's on a waiting list for corrective foot surgery but hasn't let that slow her down. Marnie used term three down-time from her typical days at Windarring and Distinctive Options to take part.

Marnie has continued physio at home during the coronavirus pandemic and part of that has included walking various tracks and trails around the Macedon Ranges.

Her mother Bernadette said she had made good progress and was eager to continue her walks with a special target to raise funds for the Mito Foundation.

Marnie began with a modest goal of raising $250 but met the target within days thanks to huge support from family and friends. Soon enough, a new goal of $1000 did not seem hard to meet.

"The walk is a good way for Marnie to give back, as she is usually the receiver of care," Bernadette said.

"Now that she's achieved her target she is already talking about what she can do next year."

Bernadette said the walk had generated a lot of positivity and Marnie had enjoyed encouraging messages from those making donations.

Marnie and Bernadette thanked all who contributed and especially Marnie's physiotherapist Mable whose enthusiasm inspired the whole journey.

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During this second lockdown in our part of Victoria, we are finding that the interest in solar and battery storage is high.

We ask every person who requests a quote through the MASH bulk-buy what their motivation is and we are finding that the top three reasons are: - To cut electricity bills (regardless of the current situation with COVID-19) - To help cut CO2 emissions - To become more energy independent Solar is a mainstream purchase item with 2.5 million Australian households now with a solar rooftop.

The recognition of the financial benefits of going solar are well recognised. With government rebates at current attractive levels, the out-of-pocket cost for getting a high-quality system installed has been cut significantly.But can solar still be installed at this time, given Stage 3 restrictions? The official answer from Solar Victoria is yes,

as long as the restrictions are complied with. We are very lucky, as people living in Melbourne are not allowed to have solar installed under Stage 4 restrictions. The MASH team is committed to ensuring the safety of all bulk-buy participants and installers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the measures our solar supplier, Cola Solar, is taking to keep everyone safe include: - No customer-facing sales visits - Installation team - teams of two to four installers operating within strict social distancing guidelines.

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Proprietors of small and medium-sized businesses in central Victoria can join in a free Zoom breakfast seminar aimed at helping businesses survive the current difficult trading conditions.

'Building Resilience in Today's Economic Business Climate' is the theme for this Rotary organised event on Tuesday August 25 from 7am to 8.30am.

The presenter will be Michael Byrne who will call on experience gained during a career as an executive in major supply chain and industrial organisations both in Australia and overseas.

His current appointments include directorships on boards of logistic and investment companies.

A spokesperson for Kyneton Rotary urged local business leaders to register for this free online seminar.

More information and booking details can be found on the Rotary website rotarydistrict9800.org.au.

"You don't need to be a Rotarian to log in to this information-packed event, which is the first of a series of Zoom-based seminars set up to assist businesses at this time," the spokesperson said.

The Australian Government is extending JobKeeper until 28 March 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support until 31 December 2020, after which income support will continue.

For JobKeeper and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement there will be some changes to payments and eligibility to support businesses and households who need it most.

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An upgrade of Gisborne's Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten has been completed.

The $735,000 project has included an extension to the current building with new shared office space, child amenities, storage and a new meeting room for parents, staff and other health professionals. The upgrade will also provide families access to an additional seven kinder places.

The state government provided $500,000 for the project through the 2019/20 Children's Facilities Capital Program, while Macedon Ranges Shire Council contributed $235,000.

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OPINIONS Please take action Mount Alexander Sustainability Group chairman Peter Brain and committee of management members Mary Blain, Deane Belfield, Bill Grant, Ian Jones, Mick Lewin, Maury Molan, Gerry Egan and Terry White The Mount Alexander Sustainability Group needs your help.

Last year was catastrophic for the environment.

Australia's average temperature was the hottest since records began. Extreme water temperatures killed over half the coral on the Great Barrier Reef and bushfires in Victoria and New South Wales burnt an area twice the size of Tasmania.

But if last year was bad, this year could be even worse.

While our communities are struggling to respond to a pandemic and a climate crisis at the same time, our national government is planning a 'gas-led recovery'. This ignores the fact that burning gas, oil and coal is exactly what is causing the world's oceans and atmosphere to get hotter and hotter.

As if that's not enough, governments, banks and insurance companies across the world and particularly here in Australia are continuing to invest in and subsidise fossil fuel projects.

In May, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, attacked these subsidies, saying: "What we are doing is using taxpayers' money - which means our money - to boost hurricanes, to spread droughts, to melt glaciers, to bleach corals. In other words: to destroy the world".

Our committee believes that for the sake of our children and their future this support for fossil fuels must stop.

We are asking our friends, neighbours, households, faith communities, sporting groups, service clubs, school councils, organisations and businesses to do two things: 1. Contact your state and federal members of parliament to insist that no public money is invested in projects that advantage the fossil fuel industry. Now is not the time for a 'gas-led recovery'.

2. If you bank with one of the big four banks, contact the local manager and insist that your bank follows the lead of Bendigo Bank and Bank Australia and ensures that bank savings are not invested in fossil fuel

projects. Such investments are destabilising our climate and putting our children's future at risk.

We will be writing to our bank managers and state and federal MPs about these matters, but our words will have more weight if we are not the only group to speak out. This is an issue that should concern us all.

Please take action.

There are many 'goods' Adele Mapperson and Jenny Hayes, Kyneton We write in response to the report in your paper ('$100M plan for Kyneton', August 4) on the proposed development of the land either side of the Pipers Creek Road intersection with Edgecombe Road, listing possible interested tenants as including a retail fuel outlet, fast food outlets, bulky goods outlets, trade suppliers, wholesale food suppliers and more.The article speaks of 500 construction jobs, and then 400 and 150 part-time ongoing jobs expected to come with the development.

In the face of so much loss to our economy, jobs and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, such a possibility seems to offer us much that is good.

But of course, there are many 'goods'.

We would like to ask if there is room for a public consultation about this proposal for our town?

Questions that come to mind are such things as: What would the people want for our environment?

How much of the large income from this proposed development would come back into the town (recognising that proposed wages of people working there will undoubtedly bring benefit)?

What will such a development mean for people already providing similar services in our town?

How will the character and streetscape of our town be affected by the coming of two fast food outlets (McDonalds?)?

What type of future development will best serve the wellbeing, character and longevity of our town?

How else might a development look, what else might it include for the people?

The experience of the pandemic and

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shutdown has taught us many things (hopefully!).

Perhaps the most important learning is that people come before money.

We implore our council to keep this learning in mind as they consider their response to this proposed development and to hold all possibly good out comes in tension.

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1. Macedon Ranges author John Marsden is principal of which school?

2. What is the slogan for Don KR Castlemaine?

3. In which town is Forest Glade Gardens located?

4. Organic Formulations beauty and household products are manufactured where?

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Trevor A Scott, Castlemaine Thank you to all of you who have written in support of local farmers markets.

In these times of lockdown, it is these local markets that are leading the way to a future of shopping and supporting local growers and producers.

At these markets, we find that not only is there less packaging of food but obviously, there are lower food miles, and money spent locally is supporting locals. Also, and in particular, at the Castlemaine farmers market, stalls are well spaced, sanitiser is always available and mask-wearing stallholders and customers make every effort to maintain COVID-19 social-distancing rules.

Compare this to the local supermarket: although there is always a good range of products and shelves are normally well stocked, products on sale come from all over Australia and some even from foreign shores. They often come double and triple wrapped.

I wrote to one supplier of doublewrapped bread and told them that the world is drowning in plastic; it's killing the birds and fishes and I can no longer support you. They wrote back and arrogantly informed me that their product is sold all over Australia, and double packaging is essential for a long shelf life. It sounded just like another case of greed to me.

Back to the supermarket. Although sanitiser is normally available and there are masks on offer for those who've come without one, the width of the aisles between the shelves is less than 1.5 metres, and there's two-way traffic to boot: social distancing according to the rules is just not possible.

I appeal to you all (those in local government too), please continue to support your local farmers market, especially during lockdown; it's a valuable and vital asset to your community.

5. Castlemaine Rock announced it would end production of the famous candy in what year? (Bonus point: for how long had it been operating at that point?)

General knowledge (1 point)

6. Which song opens with the following line: “On a dark desert highway...” (Bonus point: name the artist) 7. What year was Aussie spread Vegemite invented? (Bonus point: name which city it was founded in) 8. Country music trio Dixie Chicks was recently renamed what?

9. Where was singer-actress Olivia Newton-John born?

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10. In which country would you find the Taurus Mountains?

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Q 18. Keith Miller, Sam Loxton and Simon O’Donnell played for St Kilda and which other more exclusive team?

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Unwanted behaviour in mares and fillies can have a significant impact on their performance across a range of equine competition events.

Dr Simon Robinson from the Victorian Equine Group said the types of behaviours that are commonly reported as 'unwanted' include aggression, sexual-like behaviour, and resentment or unwillingness to work or perform.

"All of these can have an adverse effect on training and performance at competition or racing and can impact the safety of riders and handlers.

"It's important to remember that not all types of unwanted behaviour are abnormal. Sometimes, after we investigate further, we discover the underlying cause and realise the behaviour is justified. So, if an owner does notice their filly or mare displaying unwanted behaviour, they need to seek the advice of their veterinarian who will then work to get to the root cause of the behaviour," Dr Robinson said.

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Unwanted behaviour in female horses can broadly be categorised into three groups: * Hormonally-driven behaviour which coincides with the horse's normal reproductive cycle or may be related to an ovarian tumour. * Pain or discomfort in response to common stimuli such as items of gear or tack applied to the horse. * Poor behaviour where there is no detectable underlying cause.

"When investigating unwanted behaviour, it's useful for the owner to provide the veterinarian with as much detail as possible about the behaviour including when it started, frequency, nature of the behaviour and inciting factors e.g. other horses, humans, gear, locations, environments etc.

"A detailed health history report is also important and ideally it will include any history

The biosecurity threat

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of biosecurity and the very real threat that zoonotic diseases pose to people. A zoonotic disease refers to any disease or infection that can naturally spread from animals to humans.

According to the Australian Veterinary Association, vets, as the leaders in animal health and welfare, play an important role in maintaining Australia's biosecurity and public health through helping to manage biosecurity on farms, and working to detect and manage

zoonotic diseases in animals, reducing the opportunity for zoonotic diseases to spread to humans.

"Veterinarians can work closely with farmers to develop a biosecurity plan to ensure that their farm has considered the major biosecurity risks and has the appropriate risk management strategies in place to minimise these risks," an AVA spokesperson said.

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"The veterinarian will conduct a full physical examination, which includes an investigation of the reproductive system.

From there we will be able to determine the cause of the behaviour and develop a management plan to address the problem and correct the behaviour.

"Sometimes, there is no detectable underlying cause and the horse is simply poorly behaved. In these cases, retraining or conditioning the horse to its activity may resolve the behaviour, although it is often time which achieves the desired result. Behaviour modification may also be achieved through changes in workload or type of activity, environment and/or diet, and a veterinarian will work with the horse owner to develop a management plan in these cases," Dr Robinson said.

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For anyone who is lucky to have furry and feathered friends at home, the concern was whether or not our pets would be able to access veterinary care. Luckily, vets and animal care has been deemed an essential service so will be available throughout these tough times. This includes food and medication products that are only accessible through veterinary clinics.

With tougher lockdown laws now set, all clinics that are remaining open during the lockdown period are putting new policies in place to ensure the best care can be provided to all patients while keeping all owners, carers and veterinary staff safe.

These are being updated regularly in regards to advice provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Policies are keeping in line with the wearing of face masks at all times, social distancing, hand washing and sanitizing, along with a closed door policy when necessary. The closed door policy means that no persons other than staff members will be entering clinics. Veterinary staff are well trained to give extra cuddles and treats to ensure your pet is comfortable and still enjoys their visit.

The team at Gisborne Veterinary Clinic hopes you and your pets are staying safe and well.

If you have any concerns in regards to your pet's health at any time, contact your vet clinic to have a chat.

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tance and prevention of zoonotic disease outbreaks."

Examples of zoonotic diseases include hendra virus, Q fever and leptospirosis.

"Hendra virus was first identified in a large outbreak of a highly lethal disease in racehorses in 1994. Spread by flying foxes, the virus is potentially fatal to both horses and people. Since 2012 a safe and highly effective horse vaccine has been available to reduce the risk of hendra virus infection," the spokesperson said.

"Q fever is a disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetti, which can be associated with many animal species, including cattle, sheep and goats, with the disease causing a flu-like illness in humans. There is a human vaccine for Q fever and veterinary professionals are often vaccinated against it due to their high risk of exposure during their work.

"Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by the leptospira bacteria which can affect both animals and humans. Dogs can be affected, particularly if they have frequent contact with farm animals, rodents, wild animals or if they frequent water sources contaminated by animal urine. Based on the geographic location, environment and lifestyle of the dog, veterinarians may sometimes recommend dogs be protected with administration of a leptospirosis vaccination if appropriate.

"As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, the pandemic highlights the risk that zoonotic diseases can pose to humans, and the importance of the biosecurity work veterinarians undertake every day."

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Other considerations are: - Would you like to move into your home in a couple of months or in a year's time?

- And with the anticipated downturn, will there be an opportunity to buy an established home at a discounted price?

- Depending on if you buy now or build a home, which is the best option for the loan term value of the property?

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OUT IN THE

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Tap into garden advice It might be cold and grey - with the occasional glimmer of sun - but there is plenty to do in the garden.

If you want to admire your 'magnificent estate' come spring and summer, now is the time to get down and get those fingers dirty!

Mary, from Kyneton's much-admired The Garden Tap nursery, says this is your last chance to set the garden to rights before spring appears.

"It's clean up time," Mary says. "It's time to clean up those garden beds, give the soil a thorough working over and put down mulch to keep the soil a little warmer."

It's also time to add some fertiliser ready for that spring growth.

The Garden Tap can advise you about all gardening matters including what fertiliser

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They stock a variety of fertilisers and soil conditioners including organic fertilisers.

Mulch is also available from The Garden Tap as is plenty of down-to-earth advice about what you need to be doing right now such as preparing that dahlia bed for the best and healthiest blooms come the warm days, and more!

Mary says keep an eye out and visit the nursery regularly to get ideas about what to plant.

"There's always something new here to look at," she says.

Visitors are reminded not to drop by on a Tuesday or Wednesday, they are the days Mary is away from the nursery buying in new stock to further inspire local gardeners.

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Local knowledge goes a long way Riddells Creek Nursery is open and trading as an essential service during Stage 3 restrictions, so head on over to discover a huge range of new stock including citrus, roses and potted colour among a huge shipment of over 1000 pots!

Proprietor Geordie Taylor says there's plenty of space to stay safe and keep your distance.

Most of us have a dream garden in our minds that we would love around our homes. Some things to put us off our dream might be the acres of lawn we imagine ourselves mowing or a lack of knowledge to get that garden started in the first place.

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Treat yourself and your loved ones

Angie's Cafe & Bakeshop in Kyneton is ready for you to enjoy a mouthwatering meal any time of the day. Beginning with breakfast, Angie will get a breakfast box ready for you.

Think eggs benedict or eggs and bacon and coffee or juice.

Lunch also comes in a box from Angie's. A hamburger and chips, a loaded spud, focaccia and chips (all with a coffee, soft drink or juice), Angie's lunchtime treats are classic.

For dinner you can buy one of Angie's frozen dinners.

These were a great hit during the first Stage 3 lockdown and so they are being offered once more. The menu will change so phone ahead to place an order. Single dinners are $14, for two it's $25 and for three, just $30. And if you are missing Angie's famous passionfruit sponge it's also available, as are many of the other excellent treats customers have come to love.

Gisborne Peak Winery is celebrating its latest results in the just released Halliday Wine Companion 2021.

"Two of our wines scored a five-star rating and another five of our wines received 4.5 stars," owner Barbara Nixon said.

"A standout is the 2019 Riesling (sorry, not yet released) which received 94 points and four stars. It's younger 'siblings' the 2016, 2017 Riesling have also been standouts.

"Vintage 2017 is currently on sale at the winery and online.

Another five-star wine is the 2018 Chardonnay scoring 94 points also."

At the cellar door, Gisborne Peak is back to offering takeaway but has added a new offering, a 'Pop-Up, Pick-Up Point' in both Gisborne and Sunbury.

"No home deliveries but we will be at these two spots on Thursday-Sunday so people who order our packages do not need to drive to us as we will meet them at our two designated spots," Barbara said.

See the website for details.

"We are also offering a 'Father's Day Lunch in a Box', similar to our successful Mother's Day offering," Barbara said.

"This is a three-course lunch and is packed for just one

Angie’s Cafe & Bakeshop

person, two people or four people with extras available. "It is now on the website and can be ordered for pick up at the winery on Father's Day, only three weeks away!"

The mission of Taste of The Orient in Castlemaine is to bring the best local, organic and free-range ingredients to a traditional Cantonese yum cha with a contemporary twist. And now they are offering frozen yum cha to take home so devotees don't miss out in these rather odd times.

Have a look at their menu online to see what you can enjoy. Vegetarian options are available. They are closed Tuesdays. Takeaway only.

Gisborne Peak Winery

8 High Street, Kyneton | Ph 5422 6380

Take Away Menu

All Day Brekki in a box includes a small coffee or a fruit juice $15.00 Bacon and Egg Brekki Wrap Bacon and Eggs on Toast cooked to your liking Eggs Benny or Florentine Angie's Vegie Breakfast

Available from Thursday to Sunday starting at 4pm and all day Sunday 12pm to 7pm

Lunch in a box with a small coffee or a can of drink $15.00

Still want one of our delicious of wine? Fear not .... we are offering a

Focaccia and chips Hamburger and chips Flathead tails with chips and salad Souvlaki with chips

Now with two pick up points available in Sunbury & Gisborne at 6pm & 7pm.

Dinner Box buy one $14 buy two $25 buy three for $30.00

Only $50 for TWO wood-fired pizzas and a bottle of wine of your choice

Taste of the Orient

WE ARE NOW TAKE AWAY ONLY Open: 6 days a week 11am to 8pm Closed Tuesdays Description: Authentic organic Yum Cha, stirfry & curry dishes with a contemporary twist.

We use free range meat and some organic produce. Offering vegan & gluten free options.

TAKE HOME YUM CHA FROZEN PACKS AVAILABLE

Other packages available.

See website.

$13 LUNCH SPECIALS MON-FRI (except Tues)

Check out our Facebook page for details

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Phone 03 5470 5465

69 Short Road, Gisborne South www.gisbornepeakwines.com.au

223 Barker Street Castlemaine www.tasteoftheorient.com.au

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Open: Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday 8 am - 4 pm

Please phone 5428 2228 however if you cannot get through phone 0432 185 009.

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Pick up our Heat and Serve meals, please see this week's menu Satay Chicken and Rice Corn Beef w mash and vegies Roast Beef/Pork, gravy and roast vegies Curried Sausages with rice Slow cooked beef, mushroom and red wine casserole Tuna Bake Vegetable Lasagne Cottage Pie with veg Fettuccine Bolognese Chicken Cacciatore

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Feed the whole family ... now with a new menu! Meals are available to order The doors of Mulberry's Delicatessen in Castlemaine Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, plus Sunmay be closed but they are continuing to deliver to local day lunch. homes every Tuesday and Friday.

The 'pandemic pantry' online store is also now delivering The bottleshop is open Wednesday-Sunday from 3pm and Sundays 11.30am. to Kyneton, Malmsbury, Elphinstone and Taradale each Check out 'The Malmsbury' on Instagram and Facebook Friday. to view the new menu.

Pre-prepared meals, cheeses and charcuterie, pantry items, bread, milk and baking goods, fine sweet-treats ... Phone through your order, pay over the phone and then drive through the bottle shop to collect, or get it home more than 300 items are available to order! delivered in the Malmsbury area.

Check out their weekly specials and take advantage of free delivery for orders over $30.

The Doveton Corner Store in Castlemaine Mulberry’s Delicatessen has an online ordering system up and running or you can drop by or phone through your pick up order. You can order single serve frozen meals, or something to feed the whole family. They are open for dinner pick up on a Wednesday until 6pm and on Fridays until 8pm.

They have a small selections of groceries available too. And you won't have to miss out on your Dove coffee and cake, these treats are still available for you to take away.

Gina and Kooky of The Stables in Malmsbury are offering contactless takeaway Thursday to Sunday each week.

Dinner menu highlights include pastitsio (Italians love lasagne until they taste this dish!), grilled Atlantic salmon with dill and caper sauce, and baked eggplant with tomato and mozzarella and tomato salsa. And of course you can't go past the wood-fired oven pizzas.

Give the Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria a call on 0419 575 150 to place your order.

You don't have to miss out on good pub food during these turbulent times because The Malmsbury has returned to takeaway only

Doveton Corner Store

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THIS WEEK'S MENU Wednesday Chicken Parmigiana & chips $13 Eggplant Parmigiana & chips $12 Beer Battered Barramundi & chips $12 Beer battered Barramundi and chips $12 Roast Pork dinner with the trimmings $16 Ratatoullie with baked egg & ricotta (anchovies optional) $13 Desserts Lemon Sponge Pudding $5 Apple & Rhubarb Pie $5

Serving food all day lunch menu 11am-2pm weekdays See website for online ordering or phone for further details.

61 Hargraves St. Castlemaine 5470 5888 or 0491 141 470 www.thedovecafe.com orders@thedovecafe.com Mon, Tues, Thurs 7am - 5.30pm Wed 7am - 6pm, Fridays 7am - 8pm

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New Take Away Menu

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm

SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH SPECIAL

12 noon to 2.00 pm Pre-order by 6 pm on Friday

Phone 5423 2322 85 Mollison Street, Malmsbury, Victoria BISTR0 BAR FUNCTIONS ACCOMMODATION KN252181/K

PANDEMIC PANTRY ONLINE STORE NOW DELIVERING TO KYNETON

Kyneton friends, with several of you asking, we are now sending the delivery van to Kyneton & the townships in between (Elphinstone, Taradale & Malmsbury*) each Friday.

Pre-prepared meals, cheeses & charcuterie, pantry items, bread, milk & baking goods, ďŹ ne sweet-treats. *other locations, please enquire

CASTLEMAINE, deliveries as usual Tuesday and Friday.

Over 300 items available to order.

Pay securely online.

Weekly Specials.

Free delivery for orders over $30

Please see: togscafe.com.au/pandemic-pantry 60 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine.

Ph: 5472 1651 mulberrys@togscafe.com.au KN252298

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The new holland honeyeater often inhabits urban areas around Castlemaine and Newstead. Photo: Geoff Park

Lessons from wildlife monitoring

Our region is blessed with plentiful birdlife and birdsong, even in our backyards and towns, but what has been the effect of urbanisation on bird populations? Which birds have become more common and which have declined, and why?

Connecting Country is hosting an online event exploring this topic, combined with its Annual General Meeting on Saturday September 26.

This year's AGM theme is resilience and adapting to change, and will feature two guest speakers who have been involved in monitoring ecological change over time.

Long-term ecological monitoring is vital if we are to have accurate data to make informed decisions about land management, and develop strategies to address the ongoing decline and extinction of our wildlife.

Jacinta Humphrey is a PhD student at La Trobe University and member of the Research Centre for Future Landscapes.

She will discuss her research into the impact of expanding urbanisation on wildlife, with a focus on birds - a key issue raised by the local community during Connecting Country's recent community consultation.

Jacinta will provide an overview of her current studies and take questions on how we can help birds in the face of increasing residential development.

It is amazing to think that half of the 1800 threatened species across the nation exist in urban areas, raising questions on how we can provide suitable habitat

for their continued survival.

Jess Lawton will discuss Connecting Country's 10 years of ecological monitoring and the impacts for improved natural resource management.

Jess is Connecting Country's treasured monitoring coordinator, as well as a PhD candidate and resident phascogale expert.

Join Jess on a journey through Connecting Country's long-term monitoring programs, with a focus on nest boxes, bird surveys and citizen science.

Frances Howe, Connecting Country director, said Jacinta and Jess were both exciting ecological researchers completing highly relevant projects.

"By sharing their expertise and findings they'll provide us with insights into how we can better manage our local natural assets under ever increasing threats," Frances said.

"We invite all of our members and the general community to this free and informative online event."

The AGM will include a brief presentation from staff and committee members about Connecting Country's achievements over the last decade, to allow supporters old and new to hear what Connecting Country does and our plans for the coming year.

Booking is essential for this event. To make a booking or obtain more information (including AGM documents, committee nomination and proxy voting forms) visit the Connecting Country website: www.connectingcountry.org.au/events

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Established 1949

Kyneton 178 Mollison Street (on the axis of Piper, Mollison and Mair Streets) Ellim-Eek Circa 1874 & Circa 1906 - A Kyneton Landmark

This rare example of an elaborately decorated Edwardian facade with a nineteenth century main body and 1906 additions provides a rare chance to purchase a vacant possession renovation/investment opportunity in the tightly held Commercial Zone of the ever popular Kyneton township. Featuring six rooms, all with timber floors and fireplaces, stunning stained glass throughout and the benefit of a large shed at the rear. Ellim-Eek has current planning approval and plans to develop the main building into a residence, the rear shed into a studio apartment, and a two lot subdivision subject to permit requirements. Frontage to Mollison Street 14.78m and Mair Street 33.07m. Land area approx. 488m2

Macedon Ranges Rural Properties

16.03m

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View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 www.178mollisonstreet.com

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We Have Buyers Ready to Purchase

Price $975,000

Buyers ready to purchase in all price ranges, particularly for character homes and small rural holdings There is very strong demand for 50 - 200 acre properties from $750,000 - $2m either vacant land that can be built on or with existing residences

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Macedon & Mount Macedon

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We have several buyers ready to buy in the $750,000 - $1,500,000 price range

For an appraisal please call

Kyneton 31 Melville Drive

Great family home in prime lakes edge location Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this terrific family or downsizer home on approx. 2300m2 is located in the sought after bushland resort precinct and presents as an opportunity to live in a relaxed environment.

Peter Wood 0408 866 774

Price $655,000 View By appointment Peter Wood 0408 866 774

John Keating 0419 880 444

Woodend 105A Mahoneys Road

Little Wood - Straw Bale Sustainable Living on 1.5Ha Within a very private and beautiful treed setting less than 2km from Woodend township.

Open plan living, 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double carport, barn/outbuilding, dam, veggie garden, chicken coop and so much more. www.105Amahoneysroad.com

Price $925,000 View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347

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One of a kind

Tucked away within a very private and beautiful treed setting, this property is the ideal tree changer and is less than 2km from Woodend railway station and the shopping village.

Located at the end of a lovely long driveway, the residence is sited to enjoy a terrific orientation to the north. A large open plan living area showcases a ceiling height of 4.5m and features clerestory windows and incorporates the lounge, dining and kitchen with Belling cooker, handmade terracotta tiles and a double porcelain sink. Stunning timber floors, a cedar feature wall and a magnificent handmade curved Mediterranean tiled wall make a stunning back drop to the Metro wood heater and exude warmth and charm.

Three bedrooms include a large main bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, there is also a mezzanine level which can be used as a study/office or fourth bedroom. Main bathroom with claw foot bath and European laundry.

Built of hand rendered straw bale and featuring local timbers milled entirely on site, the home is charming and practical and one of a kind with a verandah and decking accessing a fenced area at the rear ideal for a secure play space or for the pooch.

Other features include double glazing, stunning 100-year-old stained glass windows, 1.5kw solar system to grid from a 5kw inverter and a 7.2 energy star rating, pizza oven, double carport, separate barn/outbuilding with concrete floor, power and mezzanine storage and lined storage areas. Garden shed, wood store and rain water storage tanks (approx.175,000 litres in total), dam and new Taylex septic treatment system, fenced in veggie garden, chicken coop, fruit trees and berries.

HOME ESSENTIALS

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Property: Little Wood - Straw bale sustainable living on 1.5ha Address: 105A Mahoneys Road, Woodend Price: $925,000 Agent: Keatings Real Estate Contact: 5427 2999

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Enjoy the good life

Positioned on Winkelmann Drive, this modern brick home occupies a level, well orientated 946m2 allotment.

Designed to benefit from the two driveways, the property offers the much coveted side caravan access perfect for the oversize caravan or multiple car family.

Built by local custom builder Steve Cracknell, the home measures 23 squares of living, plus an oversize double garage and an alfresco area on the north side of the home.

The home features a wide entry hallway, large main bedroom with two walk-in robes and a spacious ensuite. The home includes nine foot high ceilings, zoned ducted heating and ducted cooling, plus a light sunny aspect.

There are a further three bedrooms with robes, large family bathroom, two generous living areas and a light filled kitchen with 900mm oven, walk-in pantry and great storage with many drawers.

Outdoors includes a sunny covered barabecue area, level easy care gardens, parking spaces, 5KW of solar and a 7.5x6m workshop with concrete floor and power.

Gardens include some fruit trees and grapes.

Enjoy the good life in a well planned and built home that even includes larger access doors for disabled living ease.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Quiet modern living with sunny aspect and two driveways Address: 14 Winkelmann Drive, Campbells Creek Price: $639,500 Agent: Waller Realty Contact: 5470 5811

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Maldon

$2,200,000

223 Nuggetty Road SPECTACULAR NUGGETTY FARM - 596 ACRES (241HA) AT HISTORIC MALDON

An old family farm - Pinchin’s Nuggetty Farm is positioned along both the northern and southern sides of the Nuggetty Ranges just north east of Maldon and offers many farming and lifestyle options in a convenience and picturesque setting.

The property features: • Sealed Road frontages to Nuggetty Road • Numerous titles in 23 allotments • 33km from Bendigo, 16km from Calder Freeway, 7km to Maldon • Productive grazing and growing land • Frontages to Bells Reef Road • Original stands of gums/eucalypts • Panoramic rolling countryside with stone fences • Power on site and many great building sites • Shearing shed, stock yards and outbuildings • Option to re-parcel the land into lifestyle farming lots of 100 • Original Stone rooms and ruins circa 1865 Acres plus, all with unique, undulating landscapes and vistas Used as a sheep grazing property for generations, the farm and its depression era shed with one of the family members was depicted in an ‘Arthur Boyd’ oil painting in 1956 known as ‘Pinchin’s Farm’. Contact us for more information and to book an inspection

Castlemaine

$495,000

19 McEwan Street

TERRIFIC TRIPLE FRONTED BRICK HOME

3A1B 2C

This three bedroom brick veneer home is set in a quiet yet convenient pocket of town. With a leafy outlook, large front garden and side drive, the home is in great order inside and out.

It features a formal entry, formal lounge with heating and an large open plan kitchen and meals area. There is additional space at the rear of the house that could be a great second living or even a home office. Two bedrooms have robes and the master bedroom has extra-large picture windows with views to the park. There is a neat modern kitchen with dishwasher and a central bathroom.

There is a large laundry, storage and a mud room. Outside there is a larger than normal single car garage, workshop and storage shed. This is a solid home with opportunity to live in or invest.

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

1/85 Main Road, Chewton

1 Bed, 1 Bath

$240pw

2 Parkins Reef Road, Maldon

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 3 Cars

$320pw

1 Woolley Court, Castlemaine

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car

$330pw

4 Union Street, Maldon

3 Bed, 1 Bath

$330pw

COMMERCIAL RENTALS George Clarke Place, 203-205 Barker Street:

40 Panmure Street SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOME AND LARGE WORKSHOP

$439,000 4A2B 4C

A merchant colonial style home, built of brick and cedar and comprising over 150m2 of living space, this home is positioned on 1,770m2 of level garden (0.43 Acre) with town services and a village setting that offers a walk to the shops, school, sporting facilities and Loddon River. There are 2 living rooms with exposed beams, 4 bedrooms (3 with robes), and central kitchen with dishwasher, main and ensuite bathrooms, and front/ rear verandahs. A 2 car carport adjoins the side of the home plus 2 garage spaces measuring 6m x 9m each - await for space for cars, a caravan or storage. Currently rented - Inspection by prior appointment. A great home with lots of space and much potential in lovely tree lined Panmure Street.

Rob Waller Director 0418 571 130

Brett Tweed Sales

0417 564 697

Sutton Grange

584 Jennings Hill Road MASTERCLASS HOMESTEAD

5A2B 4C

This package is a complete and elite finish which will satisfy the most fastidious buyer. The four or five bedroom Paul Gray dwelling has wireless broadband NBN, double glazing with high seal, high ceilings, wide front and rear verandahs, formal dining, sitting and theatre rooms, raked ceiling over the open plan kitchen and living area, high bifold and double glass doors, solid core doors, cedar plantation shutters, chic chandeliers and high end carpet, American oak flooring plus tile finish.

Outdoors features many outbuildings and approx 350,000 litres of tank water capacity, 4 paddocks with dam and troughs, an attractive copse of eucalypts, solar/gas hot water, double garage and a detached 3 bedroom cottage for those weekend visitors or a farm-stay opportunity. It’s all done! Just 1.3 hours from Melbourne Airport.

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Tom Robertson Sales

Nick Haslam Sales

167 Barker Street, Castlemaine (03) 5470 5811 30A Main Street, Maldon (03) 5475 1055

Part 12 Langslow Street, Castlemaine

contact office for details

Shops 1 and 3, 8 High Street, Maldon

$200 pw each + Outgoings

29 Main Street, Maldon

$330 pw + Outgoings

WE ARE HIRING We have a vacancy for an experienced Property Manager Please contact Narelle Waller 0408 571 131 narelle@wallerrealty.com.au

0408 571 131

Blasi Mulholland Leasing Manager

contact office for details

Narelle Waller Director

0408 596 871

0418 322 789

Shops 6 and 7, and Office 6

Jennifer Bendeich Asst Property Manager

Brooke Ginnivan Sales 0447 751 516

Laura Miller

Property Manager

wallerrealty.com.au

KN251941

Newstead

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Built to suit your lifestyle!

Good value and lots of space is offered in this well presented and appealing family home. It has four large bedrooms, full ensuite, three living areas - including formal lounge - separate home office / study / fifth bedroom. An open plan kitchen with walk-in pantry, meals / family room adjoins the rumpus room with bar. The living area overlooks a welcoming solar heated in-ground pool and alfresco area. Features include double integrated garage with internal access, 6x6 metre shed, gas central heating, gas log fire and four reverse cycle split systems. This is a family friendly home that will make you smile.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Land size 881m2 (approx.)

In-ground pool Address: 13-15 Francis Crescent, Gisborne Price: $895,000 Agent: Raine & Horne Gisborne Contact: 5428 4007 / Ken Grech 0418 509 710 E: ken.grech@gisborne.rh.com.au

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WINTER CLEAN FOR A SPRING SALE Spring has almost sprung, with blossom starting to appear on our trees and the first of the bright Wattle beaming in the winter sunshine.

However, while it’s still chilly outside, the depths of a Kyneton winter can offer homeowners with the opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and prepare their house for a spring sale.

Home truly is where the heart is and winter can really work wonders when you are settling into your nest. For those looking to sell during the popular spring season, this is the perfect time to review your property through the eyes of a potential buyer.

Spending time on your property now will help you reap the rewards during a spring sale, and avoid the last-minute rush to completion.

As an agent, I walk into many homes each week with buyers in mind. Through my fresh set of eyes, I am on the lookout for smart use of space.

This can be created by a good decluttering, clean windows, a tidy outdoor space, fresh furnishings and even a coat of new paint.

As a homeowner looking to sell, you are essentially creating a dream space for a potential buyer as a buyer will walk into a property looking for something, they can see themselves living in.

Are you looking to sell this spring? Here are my top tips for a winter clean-up: all the items you don’t regularly use. tick off your list for home improvements. planting. sunshine sparkle to your home and give your windows a wash, and launder your curtains and furnishings. the ground up and clean your skirting boards. its beautiful personality and presence. It is this love that will shine to a potential buyer.

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Brand new unit

Situated just a four minute drive to Castlemaine township, this stylish unit features two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modern kitchen overlooking an open plan dining/living area. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, ample storage, large walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar. Split system air conditioner provides year round comfort. Quality fittings, carpet in bedrooms, double glazed windows and timber floorboards feature. Outdoors finds a small private courtyard - very easy to maintain.

Glass sliding doors open from the open plan living area and master bedroom onto the outside decking. There is a double garage with European laundry. Constructed by a trusted and reputable local builder.

HOME ESSENTIALS Property: Two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms Address: 2/5a Gainsborough Street, Castlemaine Price: $549,000 Agent: Keogh Real Estate Contact: 5472 1248

www.keoghrealestate.com 21 HARGRAVES STREET CASTLEMAINE M: 0400 221 248 P: 5472 1248

CENTRAL LOCATION

3/1A Saint Street, Castlemaine

GREAT UNIT IN SUPURB LOCATION

$415,000

- Featuring two bedrooms with large built-in robes, kitchen and dining, bathroom, laundry & large living area.

- Private garden, low maintenance with garden shed - Located just a few hundred metres from Castlemaine CBD

5 MACAFEE ROAD, CASTLEMAINE

SECLUDED FAMILY HOME

$625,000

- Spacious, light-ďŹ lled living/dining and kitchen - 3 generous size bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe - Rear verandah with cafe blinds, decked area and established gardens

INSPECTION WILL IMPRESS

A HOME WITH CHARACTER

$485,000

- Comprising of three bedrooms, kitchen/dining, two living areas, two bathrooms and laundry.

- Newly renovated and extended, very quiet location - Large 7.5m x6m double garage/workshop

52 Barker Street, Harcourt

LUXURY HOME

$798,500

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Best View Antennas

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Sincere Apology

The Midland Express offers sincere condolences and apologies to the family of Mrs. Mary Bennett.

The family death notice published on August 11 was incorrect.

Apologies also to the family of Mrs. Louise McCorkell and TJ Scott & Son. KN252196

BENNETT (nee Hooppell) Mary Minette 7.9.1936 - 5.8.2020 Died peacefully at Bupa Kyneton.

Devoted wife of Ted (dec).

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Helen, Helen and Ross, Margaret and Pat, Christine and Mark, Matthew and Regina.

Proud Grandma to 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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BENNETT — Mary (nee Hooppell) Loving mother of Matthew, mother-in-law of Regina. Adored grandmother of Jorja.

Sadly missed and always in our hearts.

GERNHOEFER -Ian Passed away on Thursday 13th of August.

Ian was a long standing and committed past member of the Castlemaine Lions Club.

He will be sadly missed.

The Club extends its condolences to his family. KN252292/L

LOUGHNANE Harold In life we Mervyn loved you (Doc) dearly

In death we love you still.

InInloving memory our hearts youof Harold,hold whoa passed place, away peacefully no one elseatwillhome ever on fill.

14th August 2020, Aged 86 years.

Much loved and loving husband of Mary (Doris) for 58 years.

Cherished father of Marianne, Tim, Heather, KN252294/L Mick, Michael (dec), Tracey, Robbie, LOUGHNANE Wendy and Mat. Harold Father-in-law of Brian, Deb (dec),Owen, Steve, A very kind hearted man andafter Melissa. who Ash looked his family Adored Pa/Papa of throughout his life.

11A grandchildren happy smile, and Pa Fairy of 4 A heart of gold, greatgrandchildren.

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McCORKELL (nee Halloran) Louise Catherine

18/6/1958 - 31/7/2020 Loving wife of Richard for 30 years, adored mother of Madeleine, Genevieve & Geraldine.

Much loved sister of Anne Maree and Michael.

Reunited with Danny, Carmel & Francis.

A special woman with a vibrant soul who touched the hearts of everybody that she encountered.

Taken too soon.

Rest In Peace.

Private Funeral

PENNO

Olive May

JOHANSEN - Barry President, members and partners of Castlemaine Rotary are saddened by the passing of Barry, Past President and Paul Harris Fellow.

Gillian Albers

A private family funeral for Mr Harold Mervyn Loughnane will be held on Friday (Aug 21, 2020) at 10.30am.

Gillian passed peacefully at Castlemaine Hospital with her loving husband, Hans Albers by her side, on Monday 10th August.

Gillian is survived by her mother Beth, sister Katie and brother Peter.

Family and friends are invited to be part of the funeral via a live-stream which can be accessed via Harold’s etribute at www.tjscottandson. com.au

Gillian was well known in the community of Castlemaine and an active member of the Castlemaine Branch embroidery guild quilting group .

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Gillian will be sadly missed by all those close to her.

Our loved life-long friend and long-time neighbour.

Fond memories of the times at the Taradale railway gates.

A treasure to all.

The McPherson family, Noel and Margaret.

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MOON - Ethel

Dana John Walter

The family of Ethel would like to thank Bendigo hospital for their care of our dear mother.

Passed away 11th August 2020 Aged 68 years Loving son of Barry and June (both dec).

We would like to thank everyone for their recent phone calls, visits, cards and flowers on her passing.

Dear brother and brother in-law to Suzanne and Noel, John and Marie, Penny and Glenn, Angela and Bara.

Inspirational uncle to Gemma and KC, Jacob and Carla, Morgan, Tully and Isaac, Samuel and Boris, John and Stephanie, Liam and Matilda, Hannah, and Ryan.

Great uncle to Arlo and Miles.

Rest Peacefully ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’

Mount Alexander Funerals for their care and compassion.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

- The Moon family KN252279/L

A funeral service was held on 12th August at Newstead Cemetery.

A private family service will be held.

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If you would like to leave your name or message for Dana’s family in his condolence book, please send your email to tributes@mafunerals.com.au

Wildon Hopkins

7th September 1946 - 9th August 2020

David Bunn 4.12.1965 - 14.8.2020 Late of Newstead.

Any relatives are asked to make contact with Mount Alexander Funerals on 5470 5951.

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GERNHOEFER Ian Neil

Wildon passed away on Sunday 9th August aged 73 years.

Now reunited with his beloved wife Linda.

Dearly loved father of Sharon, Kelly and Sarah, father-in-law of Scott and Kim. Loving Bampa to Rhys, Scarlett and Oliver and Great Bampa to Ally.

WILSON (Everest) Beverley Gladys 20/10/1932 - 9/8/2020 Peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones Loving and loved wife of Jim (dec.) for 61 years, Adored mother of David, Kerrin, Leeanne and Robyn (dec.), Beloved Mother- in- law to Kaye, Barry (dec.), Les and Peter, Loving daughter of James and Gladys Everest, sister of Edward (Teddy) Norm (All dec.) and Tasma Treasured Nanna of Alan, Chris, Danielle, Erin, Nicole, Carly, Robert, Sarah, Michelle, Luke and Briley Special Great Nan Nan of 17

He touched all with his generosity but will be remembered most for his unique humour and ability to always make you laugh.

A devoted Swansea City FC supporter and proud Welshman to the end who always sang the national anthem before Wales played a rugby match.

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Sadly missed Neville, Melva and family.

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A very kind hearted man In loving memory of who looked after his family Harold, who passed away throughout his life. peacefully at home on thhappy 14A Augustsmile, 2020, A heart gold, Aged 86ofyears.

One of the best Much loved and loving this world could hold, husband of Mary (Doris) A special person for 58 years. kind and true Cherished father of What wonderful memories Marianne, Tim, we have of Heather, you.

Mick, Michael (dec), Sadly missed Tracey, Robbie, Wendy and Mat. Father-in-law of Brian, Neville, Melva and family.

Deb (dec),Owen, Steve, Ash and Melissa.

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LOUGHNANE LOUGHNANE Harold Mervyn Harold (Doc)

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A private cremation was held on Friday 14th August.

Late of Epsom & Castlemaine passed away peacefully on 13th August 2020, aged 82 years.

Born in Te Kuiti, New Zealand; to Neil & Ida Gernhoefer, Ian moved to Australia in 1978 and to Victoria in 1984.

Ian was devoted to his family and was actively involved in his community.

Ian is reunited with his beloved Wife Beverley of 62 years. Ian, you will be missed deeply by his loving children Wayne, Gaylene, Robyn and Grant and their partners; Julie, Marcus, Mark and Carla. 14 adoring grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Friends and other family in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the USA. A Private Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 20th August in Castlemaine.

Should you wish to commemorate Ian’s life, rather than flowers or gifts to the family, please consider a contribution to the Cancer Council.

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PENNO — Olive Sincere sympathy to Irene Good friend, happy memories of our times and family. together.

KN252214/L — Dot Pollard and Rob LOUGHNANE — Harold McNabb.

Brother-in-law and uncle to Pat, Peter and SWAIN — James Walter. family. Will miss our Died 4-8-2020.

Contact our friendly staff chats each morning. You will be missed.

Kyneton 5422 1488 | Castlemaine 5472 1788 R.I.P. — Bro Tom and family.

LOUGHNANE

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Harold

Our darling Mum, Nan and Nan Nan, You were our inspiration and role model who loved us all unconditionally, Reunited now with our special Dad, Pa and Pa Pa. We will always love and miss you forever in our hearts, Kaye, David and family.

Loving Mum of Kerrin, friend of Barry (dec.)

A cherished Nan and very special Nan Nan We already miss the warmth of your hugs, your beautiful smile and you telling us that you love us, Hope you are partying with Dad, Robbie and Barry, Love you Mum

Pa He was a loving husband, father, pa and the greatest Collingwood supporter, but most importantly the bravest man I know.

Love the little man (Reagan) Dad I didn’t know my heart could break and continue to beat until now.

I know how lucky I was and one of my greatest blessings was to have you as my dad.

You were a loyal family man who gave us memories that will be remembered forever.

I hold you tightly within my heart.

And there you will remain.

My life will go on without you but will never be the same.

How are we going to watch the pies in the same old way?

Just one more time I wish we could.

I will miss the times we talked about the footy.

Not always agreeing.

You were a man who deserved the best!!!

Don’t worry about mum, we will look after her.

Love forever.

Hetty xx Go Pies !!

Our beautiful and special Mum and Nan, Thank you for all your love, laughter and for leaving us with such happy memories to treasure.

You will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed by all.

Lee, Les, Sarah, Tim, Luke, Briley and Jack.

Nanna, Thank you for everything, your endless love, your warm hugs and your ice-cream cake on Christmas night.

You are forever in our hearts and thoughts.

Love you always Daniel, Michelle, Tyler, Piper, Robert, Robyn, Hayley, Timothy, Peter and Christine Thank you to the Staff of R.M Begg Aged Care for the love and care given to Bev and family.

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Harold For all the times we spent together, I will always be grateful.

For all the conversations that we had, I will always remember that you were much more than a father-in-law to me and you always will be.

Your loving son-in-law Owen Dad, You were not only my dad, you were my friend.

All the games of footy we watched together I will miss.

I am going to be lost without you.

Love Robby Go Pies !!!

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SANDERS – Mick (Michael)

14-2-1939 – 23-8-2000

- Woodend location - 0.8 EFT Parental Leave with ongoing employment possibility - Working from home and other flexible working arrangements available - Salary Packaging (Up to $18,550 per year) For further details and to view the position description https://www.cobaw.org.au/ careers/employment/current-vacancies/ Queries regarding this position, please contact Prue Southey - Manager Primary Health on (03) 5421 1666 We are reviewing and interviewing cadidates as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Birthday Remembrance

HSEQ MANAGER - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

KENELM

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Health & Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager to join a family owned civil engineering contractor in Romsey.

Leigh Wilson 18.8.1975 – 10.6.1992

45 TODAY

Newearth Constructions is a highly regarded civil construction company operating out of Romsey in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne. With over 90 years’ experience in delivering land subdivision, local and state government projects in the area, our reputation is proudly built on exceeding the expectations of our clients in quality and value while placing safety at the pinnacle of our operations.

If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you home again.

The Role

The role involves the overall management and continuous improvement of our existing HSEQ systems and supporting our project teams with the preparation of and implementation of plans, strategies and audits to ensure compliance with the appropriate industry standards. More importantly, the role is focussed on ensuring the company operates in a safe and high-quality environment in all its operations.

The effective implementation of our HSEQ system is a foundation of the success of our business and your ability to drive this system is a key function of the position.

No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

Experience and Skills

Employment

We are looking for a 1st or 2nd year Apprentice Cabinet Maker to join our fast growing manufacturing company in Kyneton.

Great Opportunities for an Eager and Willing to learn individual.

Email your application to jodiew@instyle-group. com.au KN252249/L

The position requires a formal qualification in OHS, Quality or Environmental Management together with an understanding of the application of AS4801, ISO4001 and ISO9001 standards and appropriate legislation. Importantly, you would also have a working understanding of civil construction from previous involvement in the industry in a similar or related role and display the following qualities: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise and work collaboratively with the work crews, clients, authorities and members of the public.

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Excellent time management and organisation skills.

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High levels of motivation with the ability to show initiative and self-start.

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Excellent computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.

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Capacity to organise and manage tasks productively and efficiently while identifying and implementing business improvement opportunities.

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Ability to make effective and timely decisions with strong attention to detail.

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An unwavering commitment to confidentiality. As the company operates in a highly competitive environment, absolute confidentiality is essential and a fundamental condition of the employment agreement.

As the majority of Newearth Constructions’ projects are commonly undertaken within the Macedon Ranges, Mitchell and Hume Councils, candidates who reside in or near the region will be highly regarded for the position. Part-time and job-sharing arrangements will also be considered for suitable candidates.

PUBLIC NOTICE - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting of Hepburn Shire Council will be held on Tuesday 25 August 2020 commencing at 6:00pm.

This meeting will be conducted virtually via video conference and live streamed via Council’s Facebook page, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and provisions of the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020.

The proposed business to be transacted at this meeting will be for Council to: > Adopt the Hepburn Shire Council Governance Rules, prepared as required under the Local Government Act 2020 > Adopt the Hepburn Shire Council Public Transparency Policy, prepared as required under the Local Government Act 2020 > Establish the Hepburn Shire Council Audit and Risk Committee, appointment to members and adoption the of the Audit and Risk Committee Charter as required the Local Government Act 2020 > Establish the Hepburn Shire Council’s Community Asset Committees of Council as required under the Local Government Act 2020 > Adopt Hepburn Shire Council’s Privacy Policy 2020 > Adopt the Hepburn Shire Council’s Council Expenses and Resources Policy as required under the Local Government Act 2020 > Adopt the Instruments of Delegation > Instrument of Delegation from Council to the Chief Executive Officer (S5) > Instrument of Delegation from Council to Council Staff (S6) > Adopt Council’s Instruments of Appointment and Authorisation under the Planning and Environment Act 1989.

This meeting is open to the public, however, community members wishing to watch the meeting will need to do so via the live stream on Council’s Facebook page.

Only the business as detailed above will be transacted at the Special Council Meeting.

This Special Council Meeting is called in line with Council’s Calling of a Special Council Meeting Policy 2020.

Enquiries: Manager Governance and Risk, phone 5321 6413.

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Since you've never been forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you’ll always stay – Loving son and brother of Sandy, Amanda and Phil

Contact: David Ashley, 0408 802 414 or Ros Turner 0407 248 225.

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So many memories - Pat and your family

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Your devoted wife Mary, sons Nathan, Adam & Glenn, daughter Claire and families.

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May you rest in peace.

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ROBINSON Peter John

23.01.1946 – 16.08.2019 A year has passed since sadly losing our beloved husband, Father and Pa. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you and the treasured memories that remain in our hearts.

We know you are watching over us – until we meet again.

In loving memory of a life lived so beautifully, a heart so deeply loved.

If our love could have saved you, You would have lived forever.

Remembering, loving and missing you always – gone but never forgotten.

Employment

All applications must be in writing and directed to the General Manager, Mick McCarthy by email to careers@newearth.com.au

Applications close Friday 21 August 2020 KN252203/L

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Public Notices NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 – Section 15(5) Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22 and Schedule 1

1. Name and address of the Applicant: Applicant: Syndicate Minerals Pty Ltd (ACN 635 864 587) Address: Acute Business Services, Unit 53/11-15 Labouchere Road, South Perth WA 6151 2. For map and other information requests, please see the below contact details: Contact: Hetherington Exploration & Mining Title Services Pty Ltd Contact No: (02) 9967 4844 Email Address: ashlee@hemts.com.au

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Application Number: EL007260 Locality: In the Mitchell, Macedon Ranges & Mount Alexander Local Government Areas Area size: 308 Graticular Sections Date of application: 2 April 2020 Proposed Program of work: The proposed program of work will include low impact geological surveys. Any resulting targets will be ranked, with higher priority targets to be drill tested and reviewed, with consideration of a number of parameters (exploration, environmental, community etc).

Term of licence applied for: 5 years

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SALES AND SERVICE Pick up and delivery can be arranged.

DEMOLITION reclaimed building materials, old red pavers, corrugated iron, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, timber, Oregon hardwood, huge amount.

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FIREWOOD, top quality, matured, split redgum, delivered 3 - 20 m3 loads.

Min 3 cm3. Discount for larger quantities. Ph 5474 2590.

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HAY feeders, round bale, $150 & $250. Long sheep /cattle, $300. Pasture harrows, 8 foot, $600.

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Ideal shop or office and dwelling, or bottleshop too if you like.

We also have renovated 3 brs etc.

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Oaten rolls, 5 x 4, $90.

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Any person may object to a licence being granted. (Section 24, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990).

A person who objects must: a. put the objection in writing; and b. include the grounds on which it is made.

Objections must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online at https://rram.force.com/ ObjectionSubmission or posted to: Manager Licensing Earth Resources Regulation GPO Box 2392 Melbourne VIC 3001 It is recommended that objections are lodged online to ensure timely consideration.

Enquiries can be made by writing to the Team Leader, Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 1300 366 356.

5. Other Statutory Requirements

a. Subject to other statutory requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining.

b. Further information regarding the statutory requirements that must be complied with prior to work being undertaken on a licence, including landowner and occupier consent requirements, is available on the Department’s Internet site at: https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/community-and-land-use

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Outsider too good

Pipers Creek trainerdriver Tony Xiriha caused an upset by winning with outsider Primz Luck at Bendigo trots last Wednesday.

From barrier 1, the nineyear-old defied the opposition in the 2150m Trotters Handicap over 2150m.

It was the eighth career win for Primz Luck, which paid $29.70 on the tote.

Romsey trainer-driver Chris Svanosio was successful with Kyvalley Shaunie at Maryborough last week.

The second favourite won the Trotters Handicap in good style.

Cricket start speculation

Paris Gem and very pleased trainer Sue Naylor after the win at Ballarat. Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos Bill West A bargain buy as a weanling for just $800, Paris Gem is the pin-up girl in trainer Sue Naylor's stables off the Woodend-Tylden Road.

"While she's still small, but very honest and has got stronger as she has become older," was how Naylor described the six-year-old mare after her runaway win at the Ballarat Synthetic track last week.

"She's in career-best form, and will probably have one more start before going for a spell."

Paris Gem is raced by the trainer and partner James Fowler, and has chalked up $76,625 in prizemoney from 36 starts, including three wins.

This outcome exceeded all expectations from the time when the trainer took a liking to the very small chestnut at the Oaklands weanling sales, and secured her for $800.

"She's got a lovely temperament and is easy to train," Naylor said.

Naylor has always had an affinity with horses, with her father Ray being an established trainer when she attended Mount Barker Senior High School in Western Australia.

A move to Victoria followed, and Naylor has been training locally for nearly 30 years. She rides her gallopers in track work on her 67-acre property, and also at the Kyneton racehorse.

At one stage she had about 20 gallopers on the books, but has scaled down the team in recent years.

"We've only got six at present, with two racing and some young ones scheduled to have a trial at Tatura on Monday (yesterday)."

Paris Gem's close fourth at Pakenham at her previous run gave Naylor and Fowler confidence of a good showing at Ballarat, despite her being

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Apprentice Will Price, who has lost his claim on country tracks, rode the mare to perfection, settling back in the field in the Sportsbet Footy Fill Up Benchmark 58 event, and making a move to hit the front at the 150m mark.

Producing her very best, Parish Gem drew clear to score impressively by three lengths.

Naylor has bred some gallopers at the farm over the years, and clearly recalls her first winner as a trainer -- with Smoke The Clay at Kyneton in 1993.

A young Damien Oliver had the winning ride, and he went on to be a champion .... Smoke The Clay won 12 races.

Another favourite galloper for Naylor was Fonome, who had nine wins and over $400,000 in stakes to his credit when he retired about 15 years ago.

Gisborne District Cricket Association's annual meeting takes place this weekend, with clubs keen to learn about how the 2021-2022 season may unfold.

At Riddell Cricket Club's annual meeting earlier this month, it was suggested the start of the new season may be a challenging one, with a possible delayed start due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

David King was elected as the Bombers' new president, with other officebearers as follows: Senior vice-president, Heath Wadden.

Junior vice-president, Angela Dempsey.

Secretary, Melissa King.

The general committee comprises Heath Brown, Ben Arthur, Brendon Johnson, Andrew Hewitt, Tim Gray, Michael Rosacker and Maxime Casson.

New skipper for Dragons Bill West Gisborne Cricket Club has appointed experienced allrounder Jason Wilson as its McIntyre Cup captain for season 20202021.

The Dragons went through last season unbeaten and were declared premiers when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented grand finals being played.

Last season's talented premiership captain Jarryd Vernon is transferring to Spotswood to play high level turf cricket.

"Jarryd and English allrounder Tom Sanders are the only McIntyre Cup players we are losing from last season, but the absence of such an elite player as Jarryd also gives others the chance to step up," Dragons' president Andrew Headberry said.

"Jason (Wilson) is a multiple premiership player who has been a very capable skipper, and senior coach Gavin MacKay returns for his second season in charge."

Gisborne expects to field six teams across various grades in the GDCA competition.

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